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The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog

Chap Bettis

In these short episodes of 5 to 10 minutes, Chap Bettis reads some of his most popular blog posts for your convenience. You will be equipped for family discipleship!

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  • a few times a week
  • Avg 6 min
  • English
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  • Yesterday · 3 min

    Are You Overbearing or Self-Willed?

    Is it a sin to be overbearing as a parent? Listen in as I examine the meaning of the term. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/are-you-overbearing-or-self-willed/

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  • Monday · 7 min

    One Aspect of Working with a Prodigal

    How are we to respond to our prodigal child? Listen in as I discuss three main things to focus on in our parenting dynamic. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/one-aspect-of-working-with-a-prodigal/

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  • Saturday · 4 min

    Are You Believing This Myth?

    The ultimate goal of my Christian life is to have my children follow the Lord. Would you agree with this statement? Listen in as I examine this myth, and counter it with an important truth. To read the original post, visit...

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  • Friday · 8 min

    Training to Expect Slander

    As Christians, we will be slandered for our faith. Here are some ways we can equip our children for the assault. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/training-our-children-to-expect-slander/

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  • September 23 · 7 min

    Thoughts on Choosing a College

    Listen in for some principles to help guide Christians in considering college options. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/thoughts-on-choosing-a-college/

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  • September 21 · 5 min

    Four Practical Suggestions for Family Devotions

    In this audioblog, I discuss some practical ideas to make family devotions function more smoothly. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/4-practical-suggestions-on-family-devotions/

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  • September 19 · 7 min

    10 Suggestions for Family Devotions

    There are many ways to engage our family in the Word together. Here are ten ideas that our family has used. To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/10-suggestions-on-what-to-do-for-family-devotions/

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  • September 18 · 7 min

    7 Principles to Guide Family Devotions

    Listen in as I discuss seven principles that guided our family in our devotions together. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/7-principles-to-guide-family-devotions/

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  • September 16 · 4 min

    Introduction to Family Devotions

    Join me for a brief overview of the importance of the oft-neglected practice of family devotions. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/introduction-to-family-devotions/

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  • September 14 · 6 min

    Kids Need Both Affection and Authority

    At the heart of good parenting is a balance between authority and affection. In this we imitate our heavenly Father's relationship with us. Is your parenting reflecting these two aspects? To read the original blog post, visit...

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  • September 12 · 7 min

    Parents, Follow This North Star

    You can navigate storms in your parenting, if your eye is on the North Star. For Christians, the Great Commission is the North Star of our parenting. To read the original blog post, visit...

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  • September 11 · 4 min

    Forced to be Kind?

    I asked our adult daughter about the ways our family strove for unity. Her answer? “You forced us to be kind to one another.” Listen in as I unpack this. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/forced-to-be-kind/

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  • September 9 · 6 min

    Teaching Our Family to Forgive

    Forgiveness is gospel glue that help ensure our children maintain good relationships as adults. Here are some ways we can instill it in them now. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/teaching-our-family-to-forgive/

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  • September 7 · 9 min

    Made to Rule and Reign

    Did you know that you were made to rule and to reign? Some insights on our biblical authority. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/made-to-rule-and-reign/

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  • September 5 · 8 min

    By Wisdom a House is Built

    Wisdom from Proverbs on establishing our households. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/by-wisdom-a-house-is-built/

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  • September 4 · 7 min

    12 Proverbs on Communication, Part 2

    Proverbs has a lot to say about our speech. Here is a selection of verses that can help us use it wisely. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/12-proverbs-on-communication/

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  • September 2 · 7 min

    12 Proverbs on Communication, Part 1

    Proverbs has a lot to say about our speech. Here is a selection of verses that can help us use it wisely. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/12-proverbs-on-communication/

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  • August 31 · 7 min

    Pulling the Fire Alarm

    How do we know when to "pull the fire alarm" and enlist help for a conflict in our marriage? Listen to find out. To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/pulling-the-fire-alarm/

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  • August 28 · 5 min

    Decision-Making Guidance for Couples

    A number of solid principles to guide couples in unity as they make important decisions. To read the original post, visit: https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/guidance-for-couples-in-making-decisions/

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  • August 26 · 6 min

    Handling Temptation Like Joseph

    The example of Joseph in the Old Testament can teach us how to view temptation, and how to fight it. To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/handling-temptation-like-joseph/

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